The Legendary Industry-Standard Instrument Microphone

A studio and stage staple since 1965, the Shure SM57 delivers versatile performance across instruments and vocals with its signature bright, articulate character. The carefully tailored frequency response captures clean instrumental tones and rich vocal presence, while its focused cardioid pattern locks onto your primary sound source and rejects ambient noise. Built for legendary durability and equipped with a pneumatic shock mount to eliminate handling vibration, this dynamic microphone excels on snare drums, guitar amplifiers, brass, woodwinds, and live reinforcement. Trusted by professionals worldwide for its reliability and sonic consistency, the SM57 remains an essential tool for recording and performance applications.

Industry Standard for Over 50 Years

The SM57 has defined professional audio since 1965:

• Studio Standard: Found in virtually every professional studio
• Stage Workhorse: Used on stages worldwide every night
• Presidential Podium: Official microphone of the White House since 1965
• Proven Reliability: Decades of consistent performance
• Timeless Design: Still the benchmark after 50+ years

Tailored Frequency Response

Optimized for instruments with presence peak for clarity:

• Bright, Articulate Character: Signature SM57 sound
• Presence Peak: Enhanced upper midrange for clarity and punch
• Clean Instrumental Tones: Accurate reproduction
• Minimal EQ Needed: Sounds great right out of the box
• Versatile Response: Works on wide variety of sources

Cardioid Polar Pattern

Focused pickup with excellent rejection:

• Directional Pickup: Captures sound from the front
• Rejects Ambient Noise: Minimizes bleed from other sources
• Feedback Resistance: Reduces feedback in live environments
• Focused Sound: Isolates your intended source
• Professional Standard: Cardioid is the industry choice

Legendary Durability

Built to withstand decades of professional use:

• Hardened Steel Mesh Grille: Dents resist, protects cartridge
• Die-Cast Metal Construction: Rugged, tour-ready body
• Pneumatic Shock Mount: Reduces handling and stand noise
• Proven Reliability: SM57s last for decades
• Virtually Indestructible: Legendary toughness

Perfect for Snare Drum

The SM57 is THE standard for snare drum:

• Snare Standard: Used on virtually every professional recording
• Captures Attack: Bright character emphasizes stick attack
• Handles High SPL: Won't distort from loud hits
• Rejects Bleed: Cardioid pattern minimizes cymbal and tom bleed
• Classic Snare Tone: The sound you hear on records

Excellent for Guitar Amplifiers

• Amp Miking Standard: Industry choice for guitar cabs
• Captures Speaker Character: Accurate amp tone reproduction
• Handles Volume: High SPL capability for loud amps
• Positioning Flexibility: On-axis or off-axis for tone shaping
• Studio and Stage: Perfect for both applications

Versatile Instrument Applications

The SM57 excels on numerous sources:

• Drums: Snare, toms, hi-hat
• Guitar Amps: Electric guitar cabinets
• Bass Amps: Bass guitar amplifiers
• Brass: Trumpet, trombone, saxophone
• Woodwinds: Clarinet, flute
• Percussion: Congas, bongos, percussion
• Vocals: Live vocals (especially aggressive styles)
• Piano: Close-miking piano

Specifications:

• Model: SM57-LC
• Type: Dynamic instrument microphone
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid (unidirectional)
• Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 kHz
• Impedance: 150 ohms (low impedance)
• Sensitivity: -56.0 dBV/Pa (1.6 mV)
• Connector: 3-pin XLR (male)
• Construction: Die-cast metal with hardened steel grille
• Shock Mount: Internal pneumatic shock mount
• Finish: Dark gray enamel
• Weight: 0.64 lbs (284g)

Ideal For:

• Studio recording engineers
• Live sound engineers
• Home recording enthusiasts
• Touring musicians
• Worship and church sound teams
• Schools and institutions
• Anyone needing a versatile instrument microphone

Why Choose the SM57?

• Industry Standard: The benchmark for instrument miking
• Proven Reliability: 50+ years of consistent performance
• Versatile: Works on countless sources
• Legendary Durability: Lasts for decades
• Great Sound: Signature bright, articulate character
• Excellent Value: Professional quality at $109

The Sound You Know

The SM57 has been used on countless classic recordings:

• Heard on millions of recordings since 1965
• The snare drum sound on most professional records
• Standard guitar amp microphone in studios worldwide
• Consistent, predictable results every time
• The sound engineers know and trust

Dynamic Design Advantages

• No Power Required: Works without phantom power
• High SPL Handling: Won't distort from loud sources
• Rugged Construction: Handles rough treatment
• Reliable: Fewer components mean less to go wrong
• Affordable: Professional quality at accessible price

Pneumatic Shock Mount

Internal shock mounting reduces unwanted noise:

• Minimizes handling noise
• Reduces stand vibration
• Cleaner recordings
• Professional feature

Great Value at $109

The SM57 offers exceptional value:

• Industry-standard performance
• Legendary Shure reliability
• Versatile across many sources
• Lasts for decades
• Used by professionals worldwide
• Essential studio and stage tool

Shure Legacy

Since 1925, Shure has been the industry standard:

• Trusted by professionals worldwide
• Legendary reliability and durability
• Consistent quality across decades
• Industry-leading customer support

What's Included

• Shure SM57-LC microphone
• Storage bag
• Mic clip (stand adapter)
• User guide

Essential for Every Studio and Stage

The SM57 is considered essential equipment by professionals worldwide. Whether you're building your first home studio or equipping a professional facility, the SM57 is one of the first microphones you should own. Its versatility means it works on snare drums, guitar amps, brass, woodwinds, and countless other sources. The legendary durability ensures it will serve you for decades, and the signature bright, articulate sound is instantly recognizable. At $109, the SM57 represents one of the best values in professional audio—a true industry standard that has proven itself over 50+ years of professional use.